HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-14878
MEDIUM

CVE-2019-14878

CWE-476Published: March 19, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In the __d2b function of the newlib libc library, all versions prior to 3.3.0 (see newlib/libc/stdlib/mprec.c), Balloc is used to allocate a big integer, however no check is performed to verify if the allocation succeeded or not. Accessing _x will trigger a null pointer dereference bug in case of a memory allocation failure.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-14878 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

newlib_project1 product(s)
newlib
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://census-labs.com/news/2020/01/31/multiple-null-pointer-dereference-vulnerabilities-in-newlib/
ADVISORYhttps://census-labs.com/news/2020/01/31/multiple-null-pointer-dereference-vulnerabilities-in-newlib/

All References (2)

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https://census-labs.com/news/2020/01/31/multiple-null-pointer-dereference-vulnerabilities-in-newlib/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://census-labs.com/news/2020/01/31/multiple-null-pointer-dereference-vulnerabilities-in-newlib/Exploit · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-14878
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-476
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 19, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2019-14878 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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